As NYT Strands continues to gain popularity, players are increasingly turning to online communities to share tactics, celebrate “aha” moments, and dissect each puzzles structure. Much like Connections,

Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns.

Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers for Monday, June 2 originally appeared on Parade.

The Strands puzzle, featured on the NYT Games platform, refreshes every 24 hours and presents players with a themed word search challenge. What makes it stand out is the inclusion of a “spangram” — a word or phrase that captures the puzzles central theme and spans the grid from one side to the other.